The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 36,900
 Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 250 e
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250 e.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 250 e
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 250 e
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
882 lb
23.81 %
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 250 e
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 250 e
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
60 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
70 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
26.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 250 e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft